Transport Shift Manager

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity Ready to lead, inspire and make a real impact within a growing logistics business!

Our Transport team based in Carlisle have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Shift Manager where you will ensure the smooth running of transport operations across your shift.

This role is more than just managing an operation, you will lead and develop your people, driving performance, solving operational challenges and creating a safe, positive and engaging environment where great teams can thrive!

This amazing role will see you working a Tuesday to Saturday shift working either 12pm-8pm or 2pm-10pm however flexibility is required to support our growing operation.

What you'll be doing Reporting into the Site Operations Manager you will take ownership of transport operations, ensuring as a team we deliver outstanding services, efficiency and performance at all times.

Within this role you will: Lead from the front, creating a safe, supportive and friendly working environment for employees, agency colleagues and subcontractors.

Develop great people by owning recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing, 1:1s and the full employee relations process including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations.

Keep everyone connected through the delivery of effective team meetings, briefings, objectives, and communication across the transport operations.

Drive performance by taking ownership of operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement relating to productivity, efficiency and service delivery.

Champion teamwork and innovation, encouraging your team to share idea, challenge the status quo and help shape better ways of working.

Advocate, champion and lead health and safety, compliance, and standards within the transport operations.

Support wider operations by working closely with the Transport Operations Manager on initiatives and tasks that add value to the team and site.

This is an opportunity to make your mark, develop a high performing team and play a key part in the success of a busy transport operation.